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Steve Rush
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🥃A leading spirits writer specialising in whisky and rum – communicator, consultant, PR and social media drambassador. Dramlaxing since 2010.🥃

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Thrilled and very grateful to have the chance to pour and explore the latest release from the Ayrshire-based Lochlea Distillery ahead of its launch on December 4th…
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on December 10th from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Whisky Events: Spey Whisky Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky this Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky
Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured competition
Whether it’s for one of our industry-leading virtual tastings or one of our monthly bottle competitions, we love nothing more than sharing — and giving away — some of our favourite drams and exciti…
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November 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Whisky Insiders Archive Interview: Annabel Thomas, Founder and CEO of Nc’nean Distillery: thewhiskywire.com/2023/10/25/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Scotch #Whisky
126th Whisky Insiders Interview – Annabel Thomas
Name: Annabel Thomas Company: Nc’nean Distillery Job: Founder and CEO Website: ncnean.com Socials: @Ncnean How long have you been working in the whisky industry? I’ve now been working in the …
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November 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Our 137th Whisky Insiders Interview – Keith Cruickshank, Master Distiller at Coleburn Distillery: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/11/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Scotch #Whisky
137th Whisky Insiders Interview – Keith Cruickshank
Name: Keith CruickshankCompany: Coleburn DistilleryJob: Master DistillerWebsite: whiskyresortspeyside.com How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I’ve been working in the whisky indus…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Highgrove and Cotswolds Distillery unveil new whisky: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/28/h... #English #Whisky #News
Highgrove and Cotswolds Distillery unveil new whisky
Highgrove — the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla — and the Cotswolds Distillery have announced the launch of a new collaborative release, created to celebrate…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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NEW REVIEW: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/25/g... @glasgowdc.bsky.social #Scotch #Whisky #Review
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask FinishSingle Malt Scotch Whisky55% ABV / RRP £57.00 There’s an undeniable energy around the Glasgow Distillery – an almost tangible momentum that has been building…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Whisky Events: Spey Whisky Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on December 3rd from 19:00 GMT via #SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky
Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured competition
Whether it’s for one of our industry-leading virtual tastings or one of our monthly bottle competitions, we love nothing more than sharing — and giving away — some of our favourite drams and exciti…
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November 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Holyrood Distillery launches new wine inspired whisky trilogy: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/h... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Holyrood Distillery launches new wine inspired whisky trilogy
The Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has announced the launch of a new collection of single malts, designed to bring together iconic wine regions with the distillery’s boundary-pushing approach …
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November 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Hennessy launches Chinese New Year collection: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/26/h... #Cognac #News
Hennessy launches Chinese New Year collection
Hennessy has announced the launch of a new collection of limited-edition bottles of Cognac, to celebrate Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Horse. The design, which features on bot…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on December 10th from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Tailored Spirits Co launches its latest Experimental Series releases: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/26/t... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Tailored Spirits Co launches its latest Experimental Series releases
Tailored Spirits Co. has today announced the launch of the second batch of releases from its acclaimed Experimental Series — a collection of bold, small-batch whiskies which are said to celebrate c…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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It’s been awhile since I’ve poured and explored anything from the Ayrshire based Lochlea distillery, so I’m getting reacquainted with this glorious gaggle of single malts…

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November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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NEW REVIEW: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/25/g... @glasgowdc.bsky.social #Scotch #Whisky #Review
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask FinishSingle Malt Scotch Whisky55% ABV / RRP £57.00 There’s an undeniable energy around the Glasgow Distillery – an almost tangible momentum that has been building…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The lucky Bluesky tasters selected to take part in our mini The Borders Distillery X and Bluesky Tasting on Dec 10th:

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#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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The lucky Bluesky tasters selected to take part in our mini The Borders Distillery X and Bluesky Tasting on Dec 10th:

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@fiwhiskydram.bsky.social
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#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Lochlea launches its second Overtone release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/25/l... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Lochlea launches its second Overtone release
The Ayrshire-based Lochlea Distillery has announced the launch of the final release in its limited-edition Overtone Brewery collaboration series. Lochlea Overtone Over & Stout (52% ABV) is a si…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Whisky Events: Spey Whisky Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on December 3rd from 19:00 GMT via #SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Cù Bòcan launches its latest Creation series release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/24/c... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Cù Bòcan launches its latest Creation series release
Cù Bòcan, the lightly peated, experimental single malt brand produced at the Tomatin Distillery each winter, has announced the launch of its seventh Creation series release. Cù Bòcan Creation #7 (4…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Wemyss launches new Velvet Fig release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/24/w... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Wemyss launches new Velvet Fig release
The Edinburgh based Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the launch of the third iteration of its Velvet Fig release, from its award-winning malts range. Wemyss Malts Velvet Fig – 2025 Edition (46% …
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November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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It’s going to be a belter! #SpeyWhisky
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Samples have arrived for next month's @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Spey Distillery tasting!
#SpeyWhisky #Whisky
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Compass Box launches AI powered whisky guide: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/21/c... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Compass Box launches AI powered whisky guide
Compass Box has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered whisky guide, designed to make exploration more personal, effortless and engaging. Named after the constellation that inspire…
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November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Glengoyne launches its 11th Teapot Dram: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/21/g... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Glengoyne launches its 11th Teapot Dram
The Highlands-based Glengoyne Distillery has announced the launch of its latest limited-edition Teapot Dram release. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch No. 011 (59.7% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky m…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM